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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.69, 34,514.37 and 14,395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.69, 34,514.37 and 14,395.28 is: 19,867.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.69 : 34,514.37 = 14,395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.69/34,514.37 = 14,395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.69x = 34,514.37 × 14,395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.69x = 496,843,847.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,843,847.60/25,007.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,867.64

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